Kraton Surakarta
Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat
Surakarta's royal palace, built in 1745, is a symbol of Javanese court culture and is still home to members of the royal family.
The palace was built when Pakubuwono II moved the capital here, and it blends Javanese and European styles. Its white-and-blue buildings, sand-covered courtyards and the tall octagonal Sanggabuwana tower are impressive. The open section includes a royal museum displaying carriages, weapons, gamelan instruments and traditional costumes. Visitors entering the inner courtyards must remove their shoes and dress modestly; shorts are not allowed. Admission is about IDR 20,000, and the palace is often closed on Fridays. It lies in the southern part of the old town, and next to the North Square stand the Great Mosque and Klewer Market.
Opening hours
Sat–Thu approx. 09:00–14:00 (closed Fridays; hours often change)
Nearby sights
- Pasar Klewer
- Great Mosque of Surakarta
- Kampung Batik Kauman
- Galabo Night Culinary Street
- Fort Vastenburg
- Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro
- Pasar Triwindu
- Ngarsopuro Night Market